Such important work requires a strong grounding — and JCU is an internationally recognised centre of planning excellence where you will get this foundation. We also hold full Planning Institute of Australia accreditation.

Unique location benefits

Situated in the heart of tropical northern Queensland, JCU offers a rare setting for planning studies.

On our doorstep, World Heritage listed tropics, rainforests and Great Barrier Reef meet rapidly growing cities. This provides an insight into the many planning challenges city regions are facing around the world.

You will experience first-hand the delicate balances modern planning must strike, like lifestyle with sustainability. These skills are applicable to diverse international planning environments. So your degree is portable enough to take you anywhere in the world.

Work-ready skills that really count

JCU has large industry networks across a broad range of planning organisations. So we integrate your conceptual planning knowledge in practical workplace settings.

More information

This website is intended as general guide. Prospective students should contact the university to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.

We acknowledge Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students, live, learn and work.